City Adopts Balanced FY 2027 Budget; Contingency Plan Advances

Published on September 21, 2026

City of Dunedin City Hall
Dunedin City Commissioners adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget at the City Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 17. The nearly $139 million budget reflects the City’s priorities for the coming fiscal year while continuing to provide the services residents rely on. The new budget takes effect October 1, 2026.

 

Commissioners also adopted a FY 2027 Final Millage Rate of 4.1345 mills, the same rate the City has maintained since 2016.

 
A Contingency Plan was also presented to the City Commission that would take effect if Amendment 3 passes in the November general election. Amendment 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Florida’s property tax structure and reduce property tax revenue available to municipalities. The City of Dunedin projects the amendment would result in a $4.7 million revenue reduction in FY 2028 and a $7.6 million revenue reduction in FY 2029 and onward.

 

If Amendment 3 passes, the Contingency Plan would be implemented through an amendment to the City budget, effective January 1, 2027. Among the many departments and services that would be affected are Fire Rescue, Parks & Recreation, Library, Streets Maintenance and Facility Maintenance. Potential savings measures within the Contingency Budget could include closing Highlander Pool, increasing user fees for the Community Center and youth programs, reducing the number of fire personnel per shift and reducing specialized training for staff. 

 

The Contingency Plan was discussed during a City Commission Special Meeting held ahead of the September 17 Commission Meeting. Commissioners and City staff are expected to hold another workshop before presenting the plan again at an upcoming Commission Meeting. All Commission meetings and workshops are livestreamed and recorded on the City website, Facebook, YouTube and Spectrum Cable 639.
 

 

 

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